Leela Permanand

I’m a photographer and UGC creator specialising in hotels, Airbnbs, and travel experiences. With years of experience in real estate, event, and lifestyle photography, I bring a keen eye for detail and storytelling to every project. My work highlights the beauty, atmosphere, and unique character of each property, creating images and content that inspire bookings and build brand trust.

Through my platform @globegalavantin and website leelapermanand.com, I blend my expertise in visual storytelling with a passion for showcasing inclusive and welcoming spaces around the world. While my personal following is intentionally small and niche, I focus on partnering with brands and properties that already have established audiences and need high-quality content to elevate their pages and marketing.

I offer custom photo and video content designed to strengthen a property’s online presence and connect with today’s diverse travellers.

My main paid projects have been in the real estate and hairdressing industries.

• For real estate, job functions include capturing high-quality images of properties for sale or rent. This involves showcasing the exterior and interior of the properties, highlighting their best features, and capturing the atmosphere of each space.
• For hairdressing photography, my role involves capturing images of hairstyles, haircuts, and hair colour for promotional purposes.
• Both real estate and hairdressing photography require strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a keen eye for capturing visually appealing images that highlight the unique aspects of each subject.
• Manage my own print shop where my travel and wildlife photographs are available for sale.

Street and Documentary Photography Course - London Institute of Photography

• Analysing works by the top names in street & documentary photography, historical & contemporary. The photo essay formula
• Framing, viewpoint & composition
• Capturing street portraiture & street life
• The ‘Decisive Moment’
• Interacting with subjects
• Ethics & legal rights
• Choosing lenses & other equipment, and optimising camera set-ups
• Editing your images to form a coherent series